Good Morning,
My name is Billy Smith. I am from Jackson, Mississippi. I am currently overseas at the moment with the Military (United States Marine Corps). My message pertains to the Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA). Representative Jared Polis [D-CO2] spponsered this bill in the house and Senator Franken sponsored this bill in the Senate. April 20, 2012 the Obama Administration endorsed support for the SNDA.
The purpose according to the written text of the SNDA is "to ensure that all students have access to public education in a safe environment free from discrimination, including harassment, bullying, intimidation and violence, on the the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity..."
I created this YouTube video in hopes that every member of Congress and the American People will be able to watch it and understand the reason for support of SNDA and will also support SNDA. I hope that you will take the time to watch the video. The link is provided below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AJ-hJgXUGE&hd=1
***PLEASE WATCH AND SHARE!***
It is titled "Members of CONGRESS & America act: Support the Student Non-discrimination Act " When I was in high school, middle school and late elementary school, I experienced the bullying in bad forms simply because I am gay. I understand what some of the students are going through in public school who my be subjected to bullying for various reasons. That is partially the reason I so strongly support SNDA.
Please watch.
Thank you,
Billy A. Smith

On Friday, President Barack Obama endorsed support for the Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA) and the Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA), which would target discrimination and bullying against students based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. From Valerie Jarrett, senior adv...